Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Find Out More About BLS Certification For Prehospital Providers

By Olive Pate


All emergency responders require specialized training that can help them save lives. Basic Life Support is a foundational program that trains professionals the proper response for respiratory or cardiac emergencies involving infants, children, and adults. Individuals have many options for blended online and classroom training BLS certification courses taught by qualified instructors.

Emergency rescue workers can now participate in a Basic Life Support program designed especially for them by the American Heart Association. This program addresses the needs of Prehospital Providers (PHP) specifically with blended online and classroom lessons for flexible scheduling. The course is intended for anyone who might be in a position to respond to an accident or emergency in locations outside a hospital setting.

The course covers specific rescue techniques and the differences between responding to an adult, an infant, or a child. Students learn how to help a choking victim, proper bag-mask breathing assistance, and how to perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation alone and with other rescue workers. Lessons cover the proper technique for using an Automated External Defibrillator, a device used to stabilize heart rhythm after a heart attack.

The course focuses on scenarios providers are likely to face while working in the field. Real-life experiences provide the models for all scenes during the hands-on skills portion of the program. This course includes information relative to high-performance rescue teams and offers ways to improve victim survival rates.

Most students will already be familiar with most of the material presented online. This should allow them to complete the program in less than 90 minutes. Students are allowed to work at their own pace when completing the online portion of the program but the final exam must be completed in one session.

To qualify for the classroom program, students must pass the online exam with a score of 84% or higher. After successfully passing the test, students receive a certificate for entry to classroom lessons. This portion of the program includes hands-on participation, instructor-led group discussions, and debriefing necessary to prepare for the skills exam.

Each instructor is responsible for six students and every student has access to a manikin for hands-on experience. Students new to the material may need three hours to complete the classroom lessons. During that time, they have access to optional lesson modules and remediation. Students can complete the classroom course in less than two-and-a-half hours if they do not need to take advantage of the optional modules.

To complete this program, students must pass specific skills tests to earn certification. Participants receive a verification card when they successfully complete all components of this course. The card is valid for two years at the end of which time individuals should retrain to receive a new card.

Professionals who respond to emergencies first, can benefit from learning the proper lifesaving techniques. Anyone who earns this certification will know how to help individuals who are choking or experiencing a cardiac or respiratory failure. With the proper training and experience, first responders can increase the chance of survival for most of their victims.




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